Games like Approved! A Quiet Day of Paperwork

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

97% User Score Based on 38 reviews

Your stamp decides everything. Approve — and grant a dream. Deny — and deliver a lesson. Welcome to the "Behavior and Delivery Verification Department, " where Christmas miracles begin with bureaucracy. Santa's magical workshop is not just about cozy ateliers and flying reindeer. It is a giant, perfectly tuned machine, and its heart is our office. And this year, luck has smiled upon you! In the mi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gifts, Please.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

98% User Score Based on 386 reviews

Critic Score 81%Based on 6 reviews

A Tiny Sticker Tale is a cozy miniature adventure about changing the world, using the power of stickers! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Tiny Sticker Tale.

その名作の『ラクノープリンセス』はいよいよSteamに登場しました！『ラクノープリンセス』は酪農シミュレーションゲームです。プレイヤーは街外れの牧場を経営する女の子となります。 If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dairy Princess.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story

83% User Score Based on 195 reviews

A cozy sorting game set in a quiet Tokyo workshop. Clients bring you boxes of clutter: buttons, coins, gears, stamps. Sort, match, and piece everything together with satisfying ASMR clicks. No timers. No wrong answers. Just the joy of tidying up. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sorting Bureau.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

98% User Score Based on 126 reviews

Pieced Together is a cozy scrapbooking game that takes you on a heartfelt journey about friendship and getting older. Sort items, solve gentle puzzles, and decorate the scrapbook as you uncover the story piece by piece If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pieced Together.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

97% User Score Based on 252 reviews

️Play Cozy Space Survivors Demo in Browser!️ "Vampire Survivors in Space, but cozy."- Simon, 2023 ❤️BUY on Steam now!❤️ Controls  Keyboard: WASD or Cursor-Keys to moveController: Left-Stick to moveMouse: Point with cursor where to moveSpeed up/down via left/right mouse button. Overview A cozy time survival roguelite in space. You steer the shippy while the shooting happens automatically. Mee… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cozy Space Survivors.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

96% User Score Based on 643 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Teacup is a short and wholesome narrative adventure game with a focus on exploration and non-linear progression. Help a small and shy frog on her journey to find the ingredients she needs for her tea party! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Teacup.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

93% User Score Based on 316 reviews

Your spaceship crashed on an alien planet. Explore, salvage, craft, trade, manage and upgrade your way back home! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Nova.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

97% User Score Based on 1,165 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 7 reviews

food + cats + puzzle If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to inbento.

Survive in a Dopamine Packed Roguelike Life Simulation and Race to Conquer the World.Sometimes life comes down to a simple choice: Will you sell it… or will you use it? Gift Drop Machine: Life Simulator turns an ordinary gift vending machine into an unexpectedly fun survival challenge, offering a surprise-driven life simulation experience. Every item has its own impact, proving that even the small… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gift Drop Machine: Life Simulator.

Little Wasteland Diner is a cozy post-apocalyptic life and management game. Restore a forgotten diner, grow and gather ingredients, cook comforting meals, explore the surrounding ruins, befriend the townsfolk, and slowly bring warmth and life back to the town—one bowl of soup at a time. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Wasteland Diner.

A fire that never stops dying.It's called Stick Picker Simulator. You pick up sticks. You feed a fire. That's the joke. Then the fire starts draining faster than the twigs by your feet can fill it, the night comes in cold, and you realize the only wood worth hauling is the dense hardwood out past the dark — and the longer you're out there, the closer your fire gets to going out. It's a cozy-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stick Picker Simulator.

Welcome to Postin Paradise, a unique post office incremental game where you'll experience the satisfying routine of processing envelopes, managing upgrades, and discovering mysterious events in a cozy factory setting. Your daily routine involves sorting envelopes, stamping them with precision, and watching your productivity grow. But, you know, this isn't just any ordinary postal office. C… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Postin Paradise.

Fries Drive - Drive. Cook. Conquer. Run your own food truck across vibrant locations in this charming cooking simulation. Switch between top-down isometric driving and immersive first-person cooking as you build your street food empire - one perfectly crispy batch at a time. Whether you're cruising between sunny beaches and bustling concert grounds, or hustling inside your kitchen to nail the perf… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fries Drive.

From the Developers Hello inspectors, I’m Yaz, and this game is something me and my wife, have been working on for about 11 months now. It wasn’t easy, I works most of the time, so I could only develop late at night or whenever I got a chance. But little by little, it came together. This is just a demo, a small part of what we want to build. It’s inspired by Papers, Please (a game I love a l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stamp for Life.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

99% User Score Based on 669 reviews

Trumpets in bottoms, horses with human faces, great gilded lettering framed by angels and lilies - nobody has vision like a medieval artist. Hey, that's you! Welcome to your very own illuminated manuscript workshop, the Scriptorium - a cozy, relaxing creative space with no timers and no pressure. Create your own character in Story Mode, and take commissions from prestigious patrons in a kingdom ov… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scriptorium: Master of Manuscripts.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

97% User Score Based on 885 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 4 reviews

Undusted: Letters from the Past is a casual game in which you clean and restore dirty items. What is her story as she returns to a long-neglected house? Enjoy the satisfying audiovisuals featuring sensually designed sounds and graphics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Undusted: Letters from the Past.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

99% User Score Based on 253 reviews

Tukoni: Forest Keepers is a cute & cozy puzzle adventure. Play as Traveller, a forest spirit on a special journey, as you explore magical hand-drawn locations, meet charming characters, solve handcrafted puzzles, collect herbs and tea recipes, and help the forest prepare for the coming winter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tukoni: Forest Keepers.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics

90% User Score Based on 58 reviews

Step Away makes your time off-screen feel more rewarding. While you’re away, going for a walk, cleaning up or grocery shopping, the little wanderer gathers steps. When you return, you might find he’s earned a new hat for his journey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Step Away.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

96% User Score Based on 3,323 reviews

Leaves have been piling up for too long, and they aren't going anywhere on their own. Time to roll up your sleeves and get back to work. You don't need much. A rake, a leaf blower, or sometimes even a mighty hand might become handy. The plot changes slowly at first, but once you start upgrading your tools, the process becomes quick - and the yard begins to feel alive again. Keep track of th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Leaf it Alone.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

98% User Score Based on 96 reviews

Deliver letters, parcels, and packages to the residents of Arralla, a small fictional island off the coast of Australia populated by big booty cutie fruits! In this relaxing RPG, you play as a mail delivery turnip covering the holiday of the previous mailman. It’s your job to get the mail where it needs to go by solving visual puzzles and exploring. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Letters to Arralla.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

99% User Score Based on 102 reviews

When a group of shipwreck survivors wash up on the shores of a strange quiet island, the last thing they expected was a miracle. With no supplies and no idea where to get food, the settlers begin searching for help before stumbling across a sleeping stone automaton. When one brave settler takes a closer look, the stone giant awakens and offers to help the villagers build a home. Cobble: The Ston… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cobble: The Stone Forager.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

100% User Score Based on 19 reviews

Apples Busy Day is a short and cozy game about exploring and helping your silly neighbors. Come check out all Apple has to do on the island of fruit! Meet over 20 villagers! Catch 5 types of fish! ❗ Complete over 30 quests! Explore the island! Collect 25+ items! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apples Busy Day.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

95% User Score Based on 166 reviews

Congratulations on your new position at Coopers Supermarket. Today marks the first day of your exciting career as a cashier. We hope you're as excited as we are to have another employee. Let the cute art, fun sound effects, and exciting race for points distract you from the soul-crushing reality that is working in retail. Here at Coopers we strive for excellence, fairness, and quality...for our… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Checkout: Cashier Simulator.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

93% User Score Based on 174 reviews

Fill a blank canvas with ink and photograph alongside Marianne, an ambitious young filmmaker, and Théo, a charming musician. Explore a maze of intimate moments by using memory itself to navigate an immersive, open world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Été.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

98% User Score Based on 5,097 reviews

Minami Lane is a small, wholesome management game set on a Japanese-inspired street. Create and manage your own street, make sure everyone is happy, and watch the villagers live their lives! Enjoy 2 to 4 hours of playtime, cute tanukis and lots of cats! Build your street Build homes to add villagers to your street, then improve their happiness by beautifying every inch and building a variety of s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Minami Lane.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

98% User Score Based on 4,013 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Loddlenaut is an ocean cleanup adventure set on a vibrant alien planet. Play as an interstellar custodian sent to clean up a polluted ocean planet. Repurpose marine debris and take care of axolotl-like alien creatures! As you clean up the planet, you’ll run into axolotl-like aliens known as “loddles.” Protect them from the polluted waters and feed them aquatic fruits while you make their planet h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loddlenaut.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

84% User Score Based on 245 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 7 reviews

Solve puzzles. Recreate art. Explore mazes. Unite sweethearts. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Please, Touch The Artwork.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

94% User Score Based on 646 reviews

Be Flint, who is doing his best to keep his grandma's park up and running and make it a place for the campers to enjoy. Learn the camper's wishes and build whatever their hearts desire to attract even more quirky characters and look forward to whimsical conversations and quests. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haven Park.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

89% User Score Based on 122 reviews

The year 3020. Be the first to meet all aliens from all over the galaxy. Check alien species and their galactic papers, manage your space station, and, please, try not to unleash a galactic war... near Earth. — Your favorite Spherical Corp. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxy Pass Station.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

96% User Score Based on 50 reviews

Make friends, trade and chat at the campfire, weave connections, and explore a serene magic-filled world • Your friends could always use your help! Chat with the folks you meet, learn their stories and while traveling on, be on the lookout for what your friends could need! • On your journey, you’ll collect an array of supplies, trinkets, and other stuff you or your friends could use. Trade with … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fireside.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding

88% User Score Based on 1,140 reviews

A tropical pixel fishing RPG! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fishing Paradiso.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

96% User Score Based on 2,704 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Carto is a tile placement adventure game where you explore the lands you placed and discover the secrets while exploring. What will happen to the world and the characters when you rearrange the tiles of the map? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Carto.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

96% User Score Based on 224 reviews

Play as an adorable chicken in this relaxing platformer. Jump, climb and solve puzzles to find the answer to the ultimate question chicken can ask. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chicken Journey.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

91% User Score Based on 4,287 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Come for the view, stay for the friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cozy Grove.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

91% User Score Based on 1,538 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 2 reviews

Unify a broken community as the newly-appointed Guardian of The Grove. Traverse a vibrant island to combat invasive Rot, inspire its inhabitants, and rebuild your home. You won't have to do this alone: fruity friends await, ready to lend a hand! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Garden Story.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

96% User Score Based on 1,763 reviews

Luna's Fishing Garden is a cozy fishing and building game. Catch fish, trade it in and create the garden of your dreams by planting new trees, placing water objects and bringing animals to the archipelago. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Luna's Fishing Garden.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

97% User Score Based on 400 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Take part in a classic camping trip: Roast hot dogs on the fire, go birdwatching, tell ghost stories, grab a beverage from the cooler and do cartwheels on the beach. WOBJ is a short story game including 20 chapters, 4 playable characters, 10,000 words of dialog and 8 explorable areas, all rendered in a beautiful 2D/3D art style. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wide Ocean Big Jacket.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

88% User Score Based on 2,241 reviews

Critic Score 61%Based on 12 reviews

The life of a Cat Cafe Manager awaits! Your grandmother left you a small cafe in the sleepy village of Caterwaul Way, and it's up to you to fix the place up, impress the locals, and befriend the local cat population. Time to roll up your sleeves, break out the tools, and start hammering away. Your cat cafe can be the talk of the town with the right attitude, menu, and of course, the right cats.Tha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat Cafe Manager.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

97% User Score Based on 809 reviews

A short game about feeling as if you are behind all your peers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Landlord of the Woods.

A little pasture in the corner of your desktop. A lively sheepdog herds sheep and plays beside you while you work or study. Your typing and mouse clicks help grow the flock and bring life to the pasture. A cozy desktop companion game that quietly keeps you company throughout the day. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CORGI & WOOLLY - Little Horizon -.

Step behind the counter of your very own sorcery shop. Witch Shop Simulator is a cozy first-person shop management game where you invent and brew custom potions, manage your stock, and keep your shelves full of magical wonders for customers to buy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witch Shop Simulator.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

98% User Score Based on 41 reviews

Rogue Cell is an arcade-styled game about absorbing cells, avoiding hazards, collecting DNA, and upgrading on a path to become the biggest and toughest microscopic organism in the primordial soup. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Cell.

"Isekai × Isekai" is a casual 2D idle desktop game. Explore forests, journey into space, earn coins, collect new companions (including hidden characters), and build your own world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Isekai x Isekai.

Sometimes, the perfect evening doesn’t need much. A quiet room. A beautiful view. A few puzzle pieces… and maybe someone you care about beside you. Puzzles Are Better Together brings the familiar comfort of jigsaw puzzles into a warm, cozy 3D world made for slowing down, switching off, and simply enjoying the moment. Grab your favorite drink, put on your headphones, and settle in. Ther… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Puzzles Are Better Together.

Spend seven sweet days with FRUITCODE in a cozy anime dating sim and visual novel. Make choices, grow closer, and share precious moments with one of FRUITCODE’s five members in a story filled with music, warmth, and meaningful connections. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FRUITCODE: Choose Me, Love Me!.

Shelves And Sorcery is a cozy fantasy organization simulator where every shelf, crate, and display is yours to perfect. Restore order to a magical shop overflowing with hundreds of unique items, from enchanted weapons and glowing potions to spellbooks, fresh produce, and curious trinkets. Whether you enjoy tidying a small corner or spending hours perfecting every display, Shelves And Sorcery offe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shelves And Sorcery.

Bring a dead garden back to life.The Waking Grove begins with a small patch of dry, lifeless soil. Hold your touch over the earth, and watch the dryness fade. Dead ground softens into living grass beneath your hand. There is no rush here. No fail state. Just the quiet satisfaction of life returning, tile by tile. Life spreads.Every tile you restore breathes life into the ground around it. Res… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Waking Grove.

Welcome to Lo-Fi Laundromat, a cozy idle management game where every spin cycle brings your little business closer to success. Wash clothes, craft custom detergents, repair well-loved garments, and create the most inviting laundromat in town. Meet charming customers, befriend adorable helper creatures, and gradually transform a humble laundry shop into a thriving community favorite. Whether you'… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lo-Fi Laundromat.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization

76% User Score Based on 21 reviews

Yesterday is a blur. Today, you have a debt to pay. You wake up on a small boat near a quiet settlement with a pounding headache and more questions than answers. Unfortunately, the town guard isn’t interested in explanations. The debt is real. And somebody has to pay it. With an old axe in your hands and no better options available, you head into the forest and start chopping trees. What begins as… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lumberjack's Routine.